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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.36, 1,237.15 and 663.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.36, 1,237.15 and 663.98 is: 996.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.36 : 1,237.15 = 663.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.36/1,237.15 = 663.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.36x = 1,237.15 × 663.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.36x = 821,439.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,439.54/824.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.46

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